#MINDANAO John Tria In last week’s column I talked about being in a unique moment in our economic history, where much innovation, technology and new reforms can keep our economy growing in the post pandemic recovery era. It goes without saying that we must maximize the opportunities in this...
The Philippine Embassy in Turkiye on Sunday, Feb. 12, said it has tapped search-and-rescue teams in Hatay City in looking for a Filipina and her children, who are all believed to still be under the rubble of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the country’s southeastern region. Filipino...
Two couples meet through a dating app, get to know each other, find love, and marry. Many couples often start their love story with a face-to-face encounter, introduced by friends, meeting at work, or school. Today, there’s also the internet where people meet their life partners through online...
By Pancho Parian Valentine’s Day gifts for this couple are extraordinary – from candies to a song, to many letters, but not flowers and chocolates. Their recipe to being happy together are words and constant communication. A very simple Valentine’s Day gift of three pieces of menthol candy,...
This year’s ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting focused on the importance of collaborative efforts towards achieving "sustainable digital development” in Southeast Asia. ADGMIN 2023 was hosted by the Philippines. Held in Boracay Island from Feb. 9 until Feb. 10, Department of Information and...
The Governance Commission for Government-Owned or-Controlled Corporations (GCG) initiated a dialogue with the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) to come up with an amicable solution to the Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS). In a statement, Alex L. Quiroz, GCG chairperson said they...
TOKYO, Japan — Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said several investments sealed between the Philippines and Japan during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s official working visit are "ready to go," and the ball is now in the hands of the Philippine government. Trade Secretary Alfredo...
Recognized for her efforts and commitment to speed up the country’s growth, Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo was among Rising Tiger Magazine’s “People to Watch” in 2023. Rising Tigers Magazine's People To Watch 2023 (Photo courtesy of DICT) Upon...
Photo courtesy of Bonifacio Global City Ever marvel at the sight of pristine vintage and classic sports cars taking to the streets every Sunday? Here’s your chance to see them in the metal, as the BGC Car Club (BGCCC) holds its Car and Art Festival on Feb. 12, Sunday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m....
There are still loads of things to do in order to thoroughly defeat and eradicate all forms of gender-based violence, said Gabriela, but amid all these hardships, a silver lining lingers through the public’s continuous commitment to resist and unite against inhumanity. Rise For Freedom: One...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) renewed their commitment to extend more support to women in the field of science in celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Saturday, Feb. 11. (Courtesy of CHED/FB) “As we continue to...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has agreed to reduce the penalty it imposed against Bank of the Philippine Islands to P30 million from the original P134.62 million. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, BPI said it has received a letter from the SEC informing the bank that the...
